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Bord na Móna ends all peat harvesting in drive for greener strategy

Bord na Móna today (January 15) announced the end of all peat harvesting operations to focus on renewable energy. The company suspended peat harvesting on its lands last year following a 2019 High Court decision that ruled all peat harvesting on bogs over 30 hectares required planning permission. Bord na Móna said harvesting employees have already been transferred to peatland rehabilitation projects ahead of the decision and it would not affect the number of staff employed. The company’s last full peat harvest took place in 2018, followed by a partial harvest…

New TAMS tranche opens with key changes

The continuation of Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) opens tomorrow (January 16). The scheme which closes on April 16 2021 provides grants for on-farm capital investment. Some amendments have been made to new tranche, which include addition of investments formerly available under the Calf Investment Scheme will be included under TAMS. Derogation farmers will no longer be ligible to apply for support LESS equipment. GPS spreaders will be available for…

Deputy Martin Browne – Dairy farmers need vaccine before peak milk season

With the season of peak milk production set to start in a few months, a Tipperary TD has called on the Agriculture Committee to bring to his attention to the need for vaccinations to made available to the sector by that stage.

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 14-01-2021

Thurday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgBULLOCK 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BULLOCK, 302kg 2.51/kg 760.00BULLOCK, 320kg 2.5/kg 800.00BULLOCK, 305kg 2.49/kg 760.00BULLOCK, 350kg 2.4/kg 840.00BULLOCK, 378kg 2.28/kg 860.00BULLOCK, 318kg 2.20/kg 700.00 Heifer 300-400kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgHEIFER 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEIFER, 315kg 2.41/kg 760.00HEIFER, 360kg 2.19/kg 790.00HEIFER, 320kg 2.09/kg 670.00HEIFER, 350kg 2.06/kg 720.00HEIFER, 345kg 1.97/kg 680.00HEIFER, 380kg 1.79/kg 680.00 Heifer 400-500kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgHEIFER…

New scheme will allow farmers to sell excess electricity into the grid

Farmers will be able to sell renewable electricity into the national grid under a new scheme expected to be rolled out this summer. The new Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) is being developed to provide a route to market for farmers who produce surplus electricity such as solar panels and receive a fair price when they sell into the grid. The scheme will enable farmers to save on their energy costs…

Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 14-01-2021

Thursday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Sheep 20-30kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 3.27/kg 89.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.22/kg 87.00SHEEP, 23kg 3.22/kg 74.00SHEEP, 25kg 3.12/kg 79.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.08/kg 80.00SHEEP, 22kg 2.91/kg 64.00 Sheep 30-40kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.35/kg 117.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.35/kg 129.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.32/kg 123.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.30/kg 104.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.28/kg 124.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.27/kg 112.00 Sheep 40-50kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP…

Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 13-01-2021

Wednesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Dry Cow 600-700kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 1.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 650kg 1.85/kg 1200.00LM, 695kg 1.58/kg 1095.00LM, 685kg 1.50/kg 1030.00 Dry Cow 800-900kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 845kg 2/kg 1690.00HE, 880kg 1.68/kg 1480.00 Bullocks 400-500kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 490kg 2.23/kg 1095.00LM, 480kg 2.23/kg 1070.00LM, 490kg 2.12/kg 1040.00 Bullocks 500-600kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.16/kgHighest…

Over €1 billion set to be received from EU Brexit fund

Ireland’s initial proposed share in 2021 is €1.05bn, 25% of the fund. Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan said when it comes to allocating the funding, the impact on the agri-food sector will have to be central to any decisions.

Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 12-01-2021

Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Cattle 300-400kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 320kg 2.06/kg 660.00CATTLE, 387kg 2.02/kg 780.00CATTLE, 370kg 2/kg 740.00CATTLE, 360kg 1.97/kg 710.00AA, 323kg 1.95/kg 630.00CATTLE, 390kg 1.92/kg 750.00 Cattle 400-500kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgAA 1.76/kgCATTLE 1.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 445kg 2.07/kg 920.00CATTLE, 425kg 2.05/kg 870.00CATTLE, 410kg 1.98/kg 810.00HE, 451kg 1.92/kg 865.00CATTLE, 435kg 1.91/kg 830.00AA, 410kg 1.85/kg 760.00 Cattle 500-600kg Tue 12 Jan Avg…

Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 12-01-2021

Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 20-30kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 27kg 2.89/kg 78.00LAMB, 24kg 2.79/kg 67.00LAMB, 28kg 2.60/kg 74.00LAMB, 22kg 2.45/kg 54.00LAMB, 24kg 2.29/kg 55.00LAMB, 21kg 2.29/kg 48.00 Lamb 30-40kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 36kg 2.82/kg 100.00LAMB, 34kg 2.81/kg 94.00LAMB, 33kg 2.76/kg 91.00LAMB, 35kg 2.74/kg 96.00LAMB, 33kg 2.73/kg 90.00LAMB, 36kg 2.72/kg 98.00 Lamb 40-50kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB…

2190 New Tractors Registered in 2020

Up on the previous two years: The number of tractors which were licensed for the first time in 2020, according to the latest figures. Other vehicle registrations showed a reduction in registrations in all other categories.

Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 11-01-2021

Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullocks 300-400kg Mon 21 Dec Avg Price/KgAAX 1.96/kgLMX 2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 375kg 2.29/kg 860.00AAX, 345kg 1.97/kg 680.00LMX,AAX, 368kg 1.96/kg 720.00MOX,MO, 377kg 1.86/kg 700.00HEX, 347kg 1.73/kg 600.00FR, 345kg 1.68/kg 580.00 Bullocks 400-500kg Mon 21 Dec Avg Price/KgAAX 1.72/kgFR 1.52/kgHEX 1.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 495kg 2.18/kg 1080.00LMX, 445kg 2.07/kg 920.00HEX, 455kg 1.98/kg 900.00BK, 489kg 1.96/kg 960.00HEX, 425kg 1.95/kg 830.00HEX, 473kg 1.90/kg 900.00 Bullocks 500-600kg Mon 21…

Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 11-01-2021

Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.05/kg 99.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.01/kg 118.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.00/kg 115.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.94/kg 103.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.87/kg 112.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.11/kg 140.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.07/kg 138.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.03/kg 128.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.97/kg 137.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.96/kg 129.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.94/kg 125.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP,…

When is slurry spreading allowed?

Dependant on which zone you are in – A, B and C – going from the south-east and east to the north and north-west, the three regions have opening periods which kick off at various dates between January 12 to February 1. What zone are you in? Zone A: Carlow; Cork; Dublin; Kildare; Kilkenny; Laois; Offaly; Tipperary; Waterford; Wexford; Wicklow;Zone B: Clare; Galway; Kerry; Limerick; Longford; Louth; Mayo; Meath; Roscommon;…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 04/01/2022

Tuesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.